Ballyard Neighbourhood Guide
Kerry
About Ballyard
Ballyard is a mainly residential locality on the edge of Tralee, in County Kerry, with the town centre providing most day-to-day services and employment nearby. Its setting offers a practical balance between town convenience and the more open, rural character found towards Castlemaine and Firies. Residents are close to Tralee’s shopping streets, cafés, restaurants, pubs and professional services, while Town Park provides a well-known green space for walking, play and leisure. Education and cultural provision nearby includes Kerry School of Music & Performing Arts and the Celtic School of English, with a wider choice of primary and secondary schools in and around Tralee. Public transport is centred on Tralee town services, including Bus Stop 11011 on Denny Street, while Tralee railway station and the bus station provide broader regional connections. Local shopping includes Tralee Supermarket and Guineys Stores, and Parkgate Coffee is a convenient café stop near the town’s amenities. For motorists, the N22 and N70 connect the area with Killarney, Castlemaine, Killorglin and the wider Kerry road network, making Ballyard a useful base for commuting and exploring the county.
Property Market in Ballyard
Based on 12 properties for sale in Ballyard
Property types
Bedrooms
New listings covers the last 3 months; all other figures reflect properties currently for sale.
What’s in Ballyard
Schools
Provides music, performance and creative arts tuition in the wider Tralee area.
Offers English-language courses and cultural programmes for international and local learners.
Visit website ↗Irish-medium primary school serving families in Tralee and surrounding communities.
Established primary school serving Blennerville and nearby residential areas west of Tralee.
Large co-educational secondary school serving Tralee and the surrounding hinterland.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Central Tralee stop for local and regional bus services.
Main town interchange with services towards Killarney, Listowel and other Kerry destinations.
Terminus with rail connections through Mallow to Cork, Limerick and Dublin.
Key routes linking Tralee with Killarney, Castlemaine, Killorglin and wider Kerry.
Amenities
Convenient grocery shopping serving Ballyard and surrounding Tralee neighbourhoods.
Popular central green space with landscaped grounds, walking areas and family recreation.
Long-established Tralee retailer offering household goods, clothing and everyday purchases.
Broad choice of casual dining, traditional pubs and cafés within easy reach.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Prominent Tralee Gaelic games club with teams and community activity across age groups.
Local rugby club offering playing, coaching and social opportunities for the community.
Established club providing tennis facilities, coaching and organised competition.
National folk theatre and arts centre hosting performances, exhibitions and community programmes.
Visit website ↗Local business network supporting commerce, events and town-centre initiatives.
Properties For Sale near Ballyard
Nearby Areas
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